Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

The Space Race brings an out-of-this-world perspective to Black History Month

(CNN) – The annual influx of Black History Month programming yields an out-of-this-world documentary in The Space Race, which recognizes pioneers in integrating the space program, the resistance they faced and even the Soviet Union preceding America...

Reflections of Dallas Past: Growing up in Dallas during segregated times

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – This month is a good time to reflect on growing up in segregated Dallas and the experiences I encountered during that time and now. Having recently celebrated Dr. Martian Luther King’s birthday also put me in the m...

Driving in West Texas is deadly dangerous. A new report measures how much

(The Texas Tribune) – ODESSA – Severe and fatal vehicle crashes occur at a higher rate in the Permian Basin than the rest of Texas, a new report released Wednesday by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found. Commissioned by the Permian R...

Many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees, study says

(The Texas Tribune) –Most Texas community college students who transfer to a four-year university don’t graduate, according to a report on college transfers released Wednesday. The study from the Community College Research Center and Aspen Instit...

Dallas Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability hosts town halls on solar energy

As part of its Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan, the city of Dallas has prioritized the development and use of zero-emissions electricity sources, like solar energy, to meet its climate goals. The City of Dallas Office of Environm...

Review Article By Misinformation Spreaders Misleads About mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

SciCheck Digest The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have a good safety record and have saved millions of lives. But viral posts claim the contrary, citing a recent peer-reviewed article authored by known COVID-19 misinformation spreaders and published in a co...

Flavorful, sustainable seafood

(Family Features) – Whether seafood night at your house means sauteed shrimp, baked fish or anything in between, it’s an exciting excuse to bring the family together for favorite meals. Delicious recipes abound when seafood is on the menu. Howeve...

Honey Mustard Crunch Salmon

(Family Features) – Quick and easy family dinners often feel few and far between, but you can make them a more frequent occurrence by depending on seafood as a flavorful, easy-to-prepare protein. Today, more than half of all seafood consumed in t...

Ten things to help you create a budget

Ten things to help you create a budget (BBB) – People are budgeting more than ever, and nearly 9 in 10 think everyone should budget, according to Debt.com. Budgeting is a practical way to stay in charge of your money – even when life gets unpredi...

The evolution of cybersecurity and how to protect yourself

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Technology’s rapid growth has ushered in a new era of convenience, particularly in digital finance services. From online banking to payment apps, these innovations have streamlined financial transactions and made...

Biden has forgiven $136 billion in student debt. More relief is on the way

(White House Press Office) – It’s never been a better time to get rid of your student debt. Although President Joe Biden’s plans to cancel up to $400 billion in student debt for tens of millions of Americans were foiled over the summer at the Sup...

The foundations of Black History Month

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Did you know that Black History Month was once Negro History Week?& The first Negro History Week was established on Feb. 7, 1926, by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the second African American to get a Ph.D. in history after Dr...

This Black History Month, fight for the freedom to learn

(People For the American Way) – A little over a year ago, the College Board unveiled its long-awaited draft Advanced Placement African American Studies curriculum. What happened next was sad – and all too predictable. Florida officials, led by Go...

Simply the best!

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – This is Super Bowl time! I have been blessed to know many of the best in sports. I want to remember some of them during this Black History Month. First, I had the honor of knowing the one and only Dick Gregory who was a mas...

Kamala Harris declares she is ready, but those concerned about Biden’s age should be equally concerned about Trump’s

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Respect has to be earned. So far, many within the Democratic Party feel Vice President Kamala Harris has not earned that respect. More than a dozen Democratic leaders in key states were candid about their assessment of Harris....